Houston Astros' Chris Johnson steals second base under the tag of Detroit Tigers second baseman Brandon Inge in the third inning.

Houston Astros' Chris Johnson steals second base under the tag of Detroit Tigers second baseman Brandon Inge in the third inning.

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Houston Astros' Jed Lowrie hits a two-run single against the Detroit Tigers in the fourth inning.

Houston Astros' Jed Lowrie hits a two-run single against the Detroit Tigers in the fourth inning.

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Houston Astros' Brian Bogusevic runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Detroit Tigers in the fourth inning.

Houston Astros' Brian Bogusevic runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Detroit Tigers in the fourth inning.

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<b><center>March 4: Astros 10, Nationals 2</center></b> Astros second baseman Joe Thurston turns a double play as Washington's Bryce Harper tries to break up the play during Sunday's spring training game in Viera, Fla. less

<b><center>March 4: Astros 10, Nationals 2</center></b> Astros second baseman Joe Thurston turns a double play as Washington's Bryce Harper tries to break up the play during Sunday's spring training game in ... more

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Astros catcher Rene Garcia swings at a ball.

Astros catcher Rene Garcia swings at a ball.

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Astros pitcher Lucas Harrell looks at first base.

Astros pitcher Lucas Harrell looks at first base.

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Astros prospect Delino DeShields Jr. plays second base during a spring training game against the Nationals on Sunday in Viera, Fla.

Astros prospect Delino DeShields Jr. plays second base during a spring training game against the Nationals on Sunday in Viera, Fla.

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Nationals prospect Anthony Rendon swings at a pitch.

Nationals prospect Anthony Rendon swings at a pitch.

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Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper hits a single.

Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper hits a single.

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Chris Johnson takes an at-bat.

Chris Johnson takes an at-bat.

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Matt Downs puts a ball into play.

Matt Downs puts a ball into play.

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Nationals manager Davey Johnson talks to his infielders.

Nationals manager Davey Johnson talks to his infielders.

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Fernando Martinez connects for a three-run home run off Nationals pitcher Tom Gorzelanny in the fourth inning.

Fernando Martinez connects for a three-run home run off Nationals pitcher Tom Gorzelanny in the fourth inning.

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Chris Johnson hits a ball.

Chris Johnson hits a ball.

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Astros lefthander J.A. Happ prepares to deliver a pitch.

Astros lefthander J.A. Happ prepares to deliver a pitch.

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Astros prospect Delino DeShields Jr. swings the bat.

Astros prospect Delino DeShields Jr. swings the bat.

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Brett Wallace swings at a ball.

Brett Wallace swings at a ball.

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Astros pitcher J.A. Happ throws during Sunday's game.

Astros pitcher J.A. Happ throws during Sunday's game.

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Astros manager Brad Mills looks on during Sunday's game.

Astros manager Brad Mills looks on during Sunday's game.

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Fernando Martinez follows through on a three-run home run off Washington Nationals pitcher Tom Gorzelanny in the fourth inning.

Fernando Martinez follows through on a three-run home run off Washington Nationals pitcher Tom Gorzelanny in the fourth inning.

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J.D. Martinez, right, rounds third base after connecting for a three-run home run off Washington Nationals pitcher Tom Gorzelanny, left, in the third inning.

J.D. Martinez, right, rounds third base after connecting for a three-run home run off Washington Nationals pitcher Tom Gorzelanny, left, in the third inning.

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J.D. Martinez swings on a three-run home run off Washington Nationals pitcher Tom Gorzelanny in the third inning.

J.D. Martinez swings on a three-run home run off Washington Nationals pitcher Tom Gorzelanny in the third inning.

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Astros second baseman Joe Thurston turns a double play as Washington's Bryce Harper slides into second.

Astros second baseman Joe Thurston turns a double play as Washington's Bryce Harper slides into second.

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Astros outfielder Jake Goebbert makes a diving catch.

Astros outfielder Jake Goebbert makes a diving catch.

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Nationals pitcher Drew Storen delivers a pitch.

Nationals pitcher Drew Storen delivers a pitch.

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Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper takes an at-bat.

Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper takes an at-bat.

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Spectators watch a spring training game between the Houston Astros and the Washington Nationals.

Spectators watch a spring training game between the Houston Astros and the Washington Nationals.

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Houston's Brian Bixler connects on a pitch.

Houston's Brian Bixler connects on a pitch.

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Astros catcher Rene Garcia sits in the dugout.

Astros catcher Rene Garcia sits in the dugout.

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Astros come back to beat Pirates in 10; Weiland looks sharper

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BRADENTON, Fla. – For the second time in three days, the Astros were held without a hit for the first five innings with presumed big leaguers at most positions. This time, the bench managed a big comeback.

Scott Moore hit a three-run home run in the top of the ninth off a wild Ryota Igarashi to tie the game at 4, and Brian Bixler singled home the go-ahead run in the 10th as the Astros beat Pittsburgh 5-4 despite managing just four total hits.

Like when Justin Ruggiano broke up Mets knuckleballer R.A. Dickey’s no-hitter Thursday, it was a pinch-hitter for the pitcher who finally broke through against James McDonald with Travis Buck continuing his strong spring with a single.

Kyle Weiland, despite giving up two runs in the first inning, felt much better than his last outing when he was battling mechanical problems. His lone mistake that showed up on the scoreboard, a two-run single in the first, was a matter of pitch selection. Overall, he gave up six hits and two walks in his five innings.

Weiland felt a bit fatigued as his pitch count crept near 80 in the fifth inning and the fastball started to elevate.

“That’s what spring training’s for, trying to build up your arm strength,” said Weiland, who is also looking to win a job in a fifth starter race that includes Jordan Lyles and Zach Duke. “I’m just at that point and next time I go out I’ll try to set it higher and see if we can get to the sixth or seventh inning.”

Weiland is likely to start whether in the majors or in Class AAA rather than using the big league bullpen as his fallback role.

After scoreless frames from Wesley Wright and Fernando Rodriguez, David Carpenter surrendered a two-run home run to Garrett Jones in the eighth inning, and Rhiner Cruz and Enerio Del Rosario finished the job.

Injury updates

Jason Castro gets his biggest test Sunday, catching back-to-back games for the first time since his return from an ACL tear and foot surgery. He caught five innings Saturday. … Wilton Lopez, who has been out two weeks with forearm tightness, is scheduled to pitch an inning Sunday. … Jordan Schafer took batting practice and also may play Sunday for the first time since spraining his hand. … Bud Norris, who was limited to three innings with triceps tightness, is still on track to make his next scheduled start.